ENHS1025 Industrial Hygiene
This course is devoted to the principles of industrial hygiene and toxicology and includes the study of the theory and practices of industrial hygiene and the use of basic industrial hygiene equipment and instrumentation equipment. Topics include recognition, evaluation and control of hazards related to toxic chemicals, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, noise, biological substances, abnormal temperatures and pressures, and air-borne contaminants.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Explain terminology utilized in industrial hygiene
Analyze routes of entry
Identify potential health hazards in the workplace
Describe effects of health hazard exposure on the worker
Distinguish allowable exposure limits to workers
Differentiate between potential contaminants in the workplace
Prioritize methods of worker protection
Defend rationale to use potential solutions
Construct Hygiene Program
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Credit Details